DBA Graduate Assistant - Faculty Support (Part-time/Temporary)

Job Title: DBA Graduate Assistant - Faculty Support (Part-time/Temporary)Reporting Relationship:Chair of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)Unit: National & GlobalDepartment: Doctor of Business Administration - National & GlobalCampus Location: Online/RemoteSummary of Position:Graduate Assistants will primarily perform administrative tasks to serve the DSB and the DBA program. Each will be assigned an area of responsibility such as International Students, Student Support/Ombudsperson, and Faculty Support. Under those areas of responsibilities, tasks will be assigned by a lead faculty or administrative staff. In some cases, GAs may be asked to assist professors with class administration and grading. All GAs are expected to support three doctoral residencies per year. This includes traveling to residency locations, assisting with set-up, logistics, and support. Duties and ResponsibilitiesCoordinate with the DBA Full-Time Faculty on assigned tasksAssist with coordinating adjunct faculty and research chair recruiting effortsAssist with the end-of-course and faculty / research chair review processesAssist communication with adjunct faculty and research chairsMaintain and update recordsCoordinate with research chairs to track student progress on their ADPsSupport onsite and virtual residenciesassignments as directed by the Department ChairQualifications:According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.EducationA Master’s Degree required. Preferably in a business, or business related fieldAn IWU active graduate DBA student in good standingExperienceAt least three (3) years of professional experience. Preferably five (5)Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and culturesDemonstrated ability to handle appropriately confidential informationRequired SkillsThe ability to be self-directed to accomplish required tasks.The ability to effectively communicate with culturally diverse populations of students and facultyThe aptitude to lead with the soft skill, empathy, which is a vital leadership competencyA sufficient familiarity with Microsoft Office and other products to accomplish tasks, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, etc.The ability to balance multiple tasksThe ability to follow policies and be flexible when appropriateThe ability to travel to and work at residencies three times per yearA high degree of integrity to handle confidential student informationIWU Kingdom Diversity StatementIWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERAs a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.Originally posted on Himalayas